Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza, S.A.-Fincas de Ganuza-Reserva-Rioja-Spain-2003-$25.55-A nose of sweet dark fruit, dark purple in color. A full bodied Tempranillo blend, dry and still tannic even with a two hour decant, smoothed out after three hours . Blackberry, plum, meat and smoke, very concentrated but delicious wine. RP-91 WS-91 WE-90 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Hunt Family Cellars-Bon Vivant-Cabernet Sauvignon-Destiny Vineyards-Derek Heights Section-Paso Robles-California-2003-$19.99-A nose of dark cherry and spice, dark amber in color. A smooth, dry, full bodied Cab, with black cherry, cassis, dark chocolate and spiced oak finish, very good, 2nd time tried in last couple months. WE-90 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.